Fri Dec 06 01:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Club America and Cruz Azul Clash in Liga MX Semi-Final Showdown

**Mexico City, Mexico** – Club America and Cruz Azul will face off in a highly anticipated Liga MX Apertura semi-final first leg match this Thursday, December 6th, at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. Kick-off is scheduled for 9 pm ET (6 pm PT). The rivals will battle for a spot in the final, following contrasting paths to the semi-finals.

America, seeded seventh, overcame Tijuana in a penalty shootout in the play-in round before routing Toluca 4-0 on aggregate in the quarterfinals. Coach Andre Jardine will welcome back key players Alejandro Zendejas, Henry Martin, Víctor Davila, and Kevin Alvarez, though Diego Valdes remains a doubt due to injury. Igor Lichnovsky and Jorge Mere are also sidelined.

Cruz Azul, the eighth seed, dramatically advanced after overcoming a 3-0 first-leg deficit against Tijuana with a 3-0 victory in the second leg, progressing on seeding. Manager Martin Anselmi aims to rectify his team’s earlier inconsistencies. The return of defender Jorge Sanchez from suspension is a boost, and while forward Guillermo Fernandez is fit, Anselmi may favor a starting pair of Luis Gutierrez and Giorgos Giakoumakis.

**How to Watch:**

US viewers can catch the action live on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, TUDN, and ViX (with Sling TV). International viewers may require a VPN to access their preferred streaming services. GOAL’s Live Match Centre will provide live updates throughout the game.

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